The Carlton Centre has been chosen as the first stop in our photography tour of Johannesburg & Pretoria as its legendary status of the Tallest Building in South Africa is known the world over. It is now the second tallest building as of 2020. The 50th floor offers a 360 degree view of the city and surrounds. This is a photographers paradise. Point out iconic land marks from the top and make it a point of interest to remember. Down town Johannesburg with all its diversity can be captured from all four sides of this iconic building.

Munro Drive based in Houghton Estate, an elite suburb of Johannesburg, serves as the highest outdoor point of Johannesburg. The view point is a heritage site and national monument. It is a picturesque pit stop on a well-known road, offering elevated views of the lush surroundings. Get clicking and be ready for some awesome pano shots!

Next stop! Nizamiye Mosque,Midrand. Situated halfway between Johannesburg & Pretoria, this is the largest mosque in the southern hemisphere. Stunning turkish craftsmanship and tall minarets are the order of the day. Construction on Nizamiye Masjid began in October 2009 and was completed in 2012. The basic plan of the masjid was adopted from the 16th-century Ottoman Selimiye Mosque, located in Edirne, Turkey, was designed by Mimar Sinan. Nizamiye Masjid was scaled to the Selimiye Mosque by a ratio of 80%. The plans for the mosque were designed in Turkey and adapted by a South African architect to South African building standards. A turkish lunch can be ordered from one of the turkish restuarants at the mosque, not forgetting the delicious baklava that is made fresh daily!

This is the first stop in Pretoria, the highest point in Pretoria. This point is based in the Groenkloof Nature reserve the first nature reserve in Africa to be established. Panoramic views of the entire city can be seen from here. While driving through the reserve you will meet some friendly faces such as zebra, wildesbeest and giraffe.

Completed in 1913, The Union Buildings stand tall in Pretoria. Designed by Sir Herbet Baker, this iconic building houses the presidential offices of the president of South Africa. The gardens and buildings are perfect for photographers. The building is surrounded by beautifully terraced gardens of indigenous plants. Various monuments adorn the expansive lawns, including the Delville Wood War Memorial and a statue of the country's first Prime Minister Louis Botha.